Jade Plant Trunk Rot: Prune, Don't Repot, and Adjust Watering

What Happened

A trunk rotted at the base from chronic overwatering. The dog just finished the job. Bugs are secondary decomposers, not the cause.

Remove the rotted trunk cleanly at the base.
Prune other long stems to reduce gravitational stress—jade stems weaken when pulled down by weight.
Do not repot. Mature jades rarely need it. If you hate the pot, use a cachepot.
Water only when top ⅓ of soil is dry. Small pot, fast-draining mix.

New growth emerges just below cuts. Regular pruning keeps the plant compact and prevents basal weakening.

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